What Is a Lipid Profile? Lipid profile, or sometimes referred to as lipid panel, is a blood test that's used as a screening tool for abnormalities in lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. It ...
High cholesterol often shows no symptoms, but a blue-grey ring around the iris, known as arcus senilis, can be a visible ...
This column is the first in a series about risk factors for atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), the cause of several health problems, including heart attacks — the number one cause of death ...
Even if you’re at risk for cardiovascular disease, you still may be a candidate for keto. Check out this overview on the ...
Scroll through Instagram or any social media feed, and you’ll quickly notice a recurring theme: cholesterol is the ultimate ...
Statin drugs are the gold standard when it comes to reducing LDL, or ‘bad’ cholesterol, but many patients at risk for heart disease refuse to take them because of severe side effects, such as muscle ...
High triglycerides, widely known as an enemy of the aging heart, may not be as threatening to older adults' brains, new research suggests. The study, of over 80,000 older adults, found those with ...
Estrogen has a heart-protective effect, so when levels of this hormone decrease during menopause, your risk for heart disease and high cholesterol may increase. But lifestyle modifications can help ...